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簡
簡 (readings: かん; Japanese kanji) means “simple”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 簡単 (simple).
What does 簡 mean?
| Kanji | 簡 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | simple |
| Readings | かん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 簡
簡 is read かん depending on the word.
Example words with 簡
| Example | 簡単 (simple) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14